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Monday, November 16, 2009

Group of scientists asks for cancellation of the reconstruction of the BR-319

A group of scientists published an open letter to president Lula asking for the cancellation of the reconstruction of highway BR-319, which connects Porto Velho to Manaus. The main argument is that the road would more bring deforestation for one of the preserved regions of the Amazon.